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New York Times Opinion Argues Screens Are Not the Problem
Original: Screens Are Not the Problem https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/opinion/children-screens-parents-health.html # Opinion #
A New York Times opinion piece argues that screens themselves are not the main threat to children's health, pushing back against prevailing narratives about screen time and parenting. The argument suggests parents' anxieties may be misplaced, and that the debate over children and devices deserves more nuance.
Why now: The piece challenges the widely held belief that screen time is harming children, sparking debate among parents and commentators.
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- Screens Are Not the Problem https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/opinion/children-screens-parents-health.html # Opinion # Parenting # MentalHealth · nyt_opinion@robot.villas · 3
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